{"id":4729,"date":"2025-10-12T06:05:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T13:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/how-to-grow-spathoglottis-ground-orchids\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T06:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T13:05:35","slug":"how-to-grow-spathoglottis-ground-orchids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/how-to-grow-spathoglottis-ground-orchids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Spathoglottis (Ground) Orchids"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hybrids and cultivars derived from this species are especially popular, with \u2018Adams,\u2019 \u2018Crownfox,\u2019 and \u2018Solarflare\u2019 among the standouts.<\/p>\n

Maintenance<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s very little maintenance with these plants. Trim off damaged, diseased, or pest-infested leaves as you see them.<\/p>\n

When the flowers have faded, you can remove the flower stalk by cutting it off at the base or one inch above the base using a sanitized knife or pruners.<\/p>\n

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Replace the potting soil every three years, as the soil tends to break down, become compact and depleted, and sometimes even hydrophobic.<\/p>\n

To do this, remove the plant and dump out the existing soil. Brush the excess soil from the roots.<\/p>\n

Clean out the container with hot, soapy water and repot the orchid<\/a><\/strong> in fresh potting medium.<\/p>\n

Outdoor plants don\u2019t need any help to rebloom.<\/p>\n

But indoor-grown Spathoglottis<\/em> may need a little extra attention to encourage flowering. You can learn how to do that here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Propagation<\/h2>\n

Orchid propagation<\/a><\/strong> is a wild, wild world. Talk to one grower and they\u2019ll tell you one thing. Talk to another and they\u2019ll tell you the exact opposite works for them.<\/p>\n

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Most serious orchid enthusiasts practically have a laboratory in their greenhouse where they work like mad scientists.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s probably why many of us leave the propagation to the experts and just buy our specimens.<\/p>\n

But I can say from personal experience that if you go in with an open mind and a sense of adventure, you never know what you\u2019ll end up with. You have nothing to lose, right?<\/p>\n

From Seed<\/h3>\n

Yes, you can grow orchids from seed.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s complicated, time-consuming, and definitely not for beginners. You\u2019ll need special equipment, lots of patience, and a clean environment.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re feeling brave, we have a full guide to starting orchids from seed<\/a><\/strong> to walk you through the process. You\u2019ll learn a lot about orchids and propagation in general!<\/p>\n

From Stem Cuttings<\/h3>\n

When your orchid has finished blooming, don\u2019t toss the flower stalk.<\/p>\n

Cut it off at the base, and then make another cut just below the last spent flower. That\u2019s your cutting. Discard the top section.<\/p>\n

Depending on the length, you can divide the stalk into five- or six-inch pieces.<\/p>\n

Dip the bottom end in rooting hormone, then wrap each piece in a moist paper towel. Place each wrapped section in a zipper bag, and set the bags somewhere warm, around 60 to 70\u00b0F, with bright, indirect light.<\/p>\n

Keep the towels moist. If they start to turn dark or smell off, replace them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n